SCC looking to expand out Webster Road

Story was originally published in the Sylva Herald, March 12 edition The Webster town board met last week and heard a presentation from Southwestern Community College President Don Tomas about rezoning 26.96 acres on Webster Road adjacent to SCC. Tomas hopes to expand the college with a new library. Tomas reported that two upcoming projects […]

Sylva commissioners hear on water quality and other projects

Versions of this story were published in the Sylva Herald, March 4 edition The Town of Sylva Supplemental Board of Commissioners on Feb. 26, heard about Watershed Action Plan on local water quality and discussed the manager’s report, police and public works updates. The board heard a presentation on a new Watershed Action Plan by […]

Appalachian Women’s Museum trivia night fundraiser

If you are looking for something fun to do next Friday night, come and join the fun of Appalachian Women Trivia Night at Innovation Station Brewing in Dillsboro at 6:30pm, Friday, March 13. Bring your group of friends to compete for prizes and raise funds that will go to the Appalachian Women’s Museum in Dillsboro. […]

Whee Life: Primary Elections results and more on voting

Preliminary results from the primary elections in Jackson County. Hear from Halle Stanley and Matthias Morgan who are the people that will be on the ballot in the general elections in November. Also hear on some of the issues, values and topics voters, candidates raised during this elections.

Primary elections 2026 newscast

Watch student produce news magazine on the 2026 primary elections in Jackson County. Find out who is running for local and state offices, issues, students concerns, values and problems with the closing of the voting place on campus. The production is joint project of The Western Carolina Journalist with Whee TV and students in three […]

Whee Life new season starts with voting

This week we are talking about the primary elections – early voting and the upcoming  election day on March 3rd. Listen to hear more about key voter information, resources, early voting and dates. We have political science professor Dr. Chris Cooper on why primaries matter and can you buy the elections. The director of the […]